I don't know much on the VI government and what is or not good. Not even sure about any elected persons in any government in the VI. Or if each island...

Great to know, thanks for the heads up. Didnt realize some were not paying there taxes. Guess it's a sign of the times. Any other experience good or b...

So if there is no available affordable insurance how does anyone go to Doctors or god for bid need emergency services? Do the walk ins or hospital do ...

Hi Piaa, Just to keep up with all my questions would you be able to have a top of your head costs to what you mentioned such as title search cost, in...

Unless you are a first time buyer you will have to put at least 10 percent down. We do not have many companies that offer mortgages down here. So we...

Great, thank you. 1 more question. During a transfer of ownerhip is there anything else other that a Stamp Tax and or insurance is there due at closin...

Do yourself a big favor. Leave the trailer in the states. Pulling on our roads will be difficult and the first hurricane you will have to change you...

Leslie If you want a whole bunch of answers to your questions use the SEARCH function at the top of the page. For example if you type in 'cisterns'...

Thank you for more insight. Will keep all these tips in mind. And anymore I might get. You can never get enough information.

Great! thanks for explaining that to me. I will definitely remember to ask about that.

That must be a VERY big cistern? Does it have some sort of filtering system for drinking the rain water? I assume all the St. J homes have these syste...

I've looked at the other 3 islands and St.J is still my focus at this point. I guess I have to gather up all my info. and see where we will fit in and...

My husband and I are in the exact boat except were coming from Michigan and looking at St. John. Were is a ton higher in price so were bracing ourselv...

So if I understand this, some homes collect rain water and drink and use that?? What if you dont get any rain for a while? And also some homes have pr...

Yup, I did mention that 12 post up that I would spending 6 months or so in St. John to be able to get a feel for the island and ask the many questions...

I sure will, as each day will bring me more insights and house hunting the long distance way. Any info, suggestions, opinions and experience will be g...

Yup, I totally understand this and couldnt agree with you more on St. J home prices. But St.J is where I want to be and will pay dearly for it I know ...

Im finding on the St.J MLS that homes for sale under $400,000 seem kinda run down and are older in age. Although the views are just wonderful. The pic...

That is gret information. Thanks you so much..I will make notes of all the tips I can get and run them past the real estate agent or any large purchas...

Thank you for the reply, I'm planning on spending at least 6 months on st. john in a rental and hiring a real estate agent to show me some homes that ...

I assume like stateside there are good home inspectors that can be hired? What did you mean by the weather is hard on everything there? Would that bec...

Thanks so much for the reply. Been to St.John many times. Only seen the homes we rented and drove by. I will admit every home I click on the MLS it pr...